What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Associate position at Royal Wine Merchants?
About Us
Royal Wine Merchants is an independent wine and spirits shop in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District. Established in 1990, we've built our reputation on great wines, interesting producers, and personal customer service.
We're looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated person to join our small team.
Interested in wine? Looking to get your foot in the door of the wine industry? We'd love to meet you.
No previous wine experience is necessary! We're looking for someone who's curious, eager to learn, enjoys working with people, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assisting customers with purchases, answering questions, and making wine and spirits recommendations as you develop your knowledge.
- Learning about different wines, regions, producers, and spirits.
- Operating the register and accurately processing sales transactions.
- Receiving shipments, unpacking boxes, restocking shelves, and organizing inventory.
- Lifting, carrying, and moving cases of wine and spirits.
- Making local deliveries to customers in the Financial District.
- Keeping the shop clean, organized, stocked, and welcoming.
- Helping with general day-to-day store operations.
What We're Looking For
- A genuine interest in wine and a willingness to learn. No previous wine experience required!
- Friendly, personable, and comfortable interacting with customers.
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Someone who takes initiative and can work both independently and as part of a small team.
- Comfortable lifting and carrying cases of wine (approximately 40 lbs).
- Comfortable making local deliveries on foot.
- Previous retail or hospitality experience is a plus, but not required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Why Work With Us?
We're a small, independent shop with a big passion for wine. You'll have the opportunity to discover interesting producers, expand your wine knowledge, build relationships with customers, and gain hands-on experience in the wine industry.
We're serious about wine, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief note telling us about yourself and why you're interested in working with wine.
If you're dependable, curious, hardworking, and excited to learn, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20